Looking Backward from Tribune Files
Mrs. Jake Miller returns from Harrisburg Pennsylvania where she summered with her grandparents. Miss Annie Huber plans hospital training in Helena. George R. Metlen named U S deputy mineral surveyor for Idaho district. J J Cusick, long resident of Pocatello and American Falls, visits Dillon. Mrs. William H. Boatman and children return to Centennial valley after visit. George B. Conway of Hecla Consolidated visits Sheridan to inspect mining properties near Rams Horn creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Miller
Harrisburg
Annie Huber
Fidel Huber
Helena
George R. Metlen
U. S
Pocatello
American Falls
Idaho
Dillon
William H. Boatman
Centennial Valley
Jos
George B. Conway
Hecla Consolidated Company
Sheridan District
Ramshorn Creek
Beav erhead Delegates at State Constitutional Framing Meet
A. C. Wittier Henry Knippenberg and F. L. Graves represented Beav erhead county at the Society of the Framers of the Constitution of Montana meeting in Helena last Saturday. Tommy Haws sold 2000 head of stock sheep to Dakota buyers averaging 2.50 per head. W. R. Gilbert sailed from Liverpool on the 27th returning home last evening. George Crowell left for Boston to study at the New England Conservatory. A freight wreck near Glennhill last Friday damaged the engine but crew unharmed and the 11 am train was delayed about 15 hours. Kenneth Halliday won the favorite baby crown at the recent show with entrants including Baby Weenink George Melton and Alice McCune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
A. C. Wittier
Henry Knippenberg
F. L. Graves
Beaverhead County
Society of the Framers of
Montana
Helena
Tommy Haws
W. R. Gilbert
Liverpool
George Crowell
Boston
New England Conservatory
Journal
Glennhill
Kenneth
Halliday
Weenink
George Melton
Alice McCune
Quiet nuptials and town notices archived from 1909
Miss Hallie Lee and William Jacques wed in a quiet ceremony performed by Dr. A. B. Martin. Charles Vaughn led linemen to string telephone lines between Dillon and the Big Hole basin. Henry Hansen shipped horses to Los Angeles. Dr. M. A. Walker returned from Royal Arch Masons work. Mrs. S. C. Arndts visited Bozeman with relatives. In 1919 Mrs. William Bernstein was named auxiliary delegate to a Detroit convention, and Utopia Mining was organized by H. Roose and others.
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the Tribune
Hallie Lee
William ‘Jacques
A. B. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Charles Vaughn
Dillon
Southern
Montana
Royal Arch Masons of
S. C. Arndts
Bozeman
John Loughridge
William Bernstein
Dilton
General Convention
The
Episcopal Church
Detroit
Utopia Mining Company
H. Roose
T.¢. Fricke
Aj ‘T
Beaverhead News Briefs Record Local Birth and Travel
Mr and Mrs William Chadwick announce the birth of a baby boy on October 30. Stephen Cook, a noted Beaverhead sheepman, departed Tuesday for Los Angeles to spend the winter there.
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William Chadwick
Stephen Cook
Beaverhead
Los Angeles
Montana shows improved finances in year end report
State Auditor John J. Holmes reports Montana's cash balance rose to 7.64 million on Oct 1 from 4.88 million a year earlier. Bonded indebtedness stood at 11.70 million versus 9.38 million a year prior. Overdrafts totaling 1.23 million exist in general and university millage funds but are expected to be wiped out by November and December tax receipts. The overdraft stems from the general fund after fiscal year start awaiting general fund bond issue payments.
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Montana
John J. Holmes
State Supreme Court Rules Storekeeper Liable For Packages
In a unanimous ruling Justice Albert H. Angstman writes that a merchant is responsible for goods sold even when they come in unopened packages distributed by the manufacturer. The case involves Darlene Bolitho of Butte alleging contamination of a breakfast food. Silver Bow district court awarded $1,000 and the store appealed. The court states the storekeeper is an insurer of his product.
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State Supreme Court
Albert H. Angstman
Darlene Bolitho
Butte
Silver Bow
Supreme Court
Liquor Board Declares $100,000 Dividend This Month
The state liquor control board announced a $100,000 profit dividend this week, bringing total annual distributions to state funds to $1,010,000. Administrator L. M. A. Wass said the board plans a $100,000 monthly dividend with an extra $10,000 in one month, while also directing profits to the teachers’ retirement fund and other accounts designated by the legislature.
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State Liquor Control Board
L. M. A. Wass
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Enrollment Gains in Montana University System
Fall enrollments across six units of the Greater University system rise to 4,948 students, up 254 from last year. State College at Bozeman posts a 19 percent freshman gain, boosting overall enrollment to seven percent above 1938. Units include Missoula 1,980 up 41, Butte 321 down 21, Dilion 246 down 17, Billings 246 up 44, Havre 412 up 87.
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Greater University System of
Montana
H. H. Swain
State College
Bozeman
State University
Missoula
School of Mines
Butte
Normal School
Dilion
Eastern Normal
Billings
Northren - Montana College
Havre
Peterson Sues for Sheriff Seat in Teton County
State Supreme Court takes under advisement a suit by Albert O Peterson against J L Billings over the Teton county sheriff's office election. Peterson claimed victory by recount but Billings showed a two vote loss. petition denied in district court.
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Teton County
Peterson
District Court
Tribute Paid to Armstead Woman Laura Tolman Scott
Memorial readings honor Laura Tolman Scott born Marlborough New Hampshire 1857 died Armstead Montana 1987 a dynamic club woman and pioneer caretaker of Lewis and Clark pathway national historic sites She promoted woman suffrage good roads education and patriotic groups while inspiring others through leadership and community service.
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Laura Tolman Scott
Jean Bishop
Scott
Marlborough
N. H
Armstead
Mont
Laura Tolman
Iowa
James
Walter Scott
Montana Territory
Mr. Scott
Alpheus Decker
Red Rock Valley
Dillon Shakespeare Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Our Own Daughters of the American Revolution
Sachjawea
Continental Divide
Montana-Idaho
Two Forks
State Highway Commission
Dillon Elk Official Visits Livingston Lodge
L. Ott Gordon of Dillon district deputy grand exalted ruler of Montana West for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks paid an official visit Wednesday night to the Livingston Elks lodge. Joseph Brooks of Livingston arranged the visit, and Brooks will visit the Dillon lodge in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Ott Gordon
Dillon
Montana West
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks
Livingston Elks Lodge
Livingston
Gordon
Joseph Brooks
Montana East
Brooks
Dillon Lodge
National Guard Increases Training in Montana
Montana's national guard expands training per War Department directive. Adjutant General John W. Mahan says two drills weekly will replace one and seven days of field work will be completed before year’s end to raise efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
National Guard
John W.mahan
Mahan
State patrol launches full drive to verify driving permits
The state highway patrol conducts a broad check of drivers to ensure possession of driving permits. Supervisor Lou Boedecker confirms the effort, referencing 1930 driving permits and noting the Beta chief commented on the process.
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State Highway Patrol
Lou Boedecker
Federal agency to buy 50 cars of Montana apples
The surplus commodities corporation will buy 50 carloads of Bitter Root valley McIntosh apples, totaling 50 cars for Montana, to aid needy families and school lunch programs. The first 40 cars featured fancy apples at 67 cents a box, with 756 boxes per car, to last until December. Gerald Walsh helped secure the extra purchase for spring distribution.
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Federal. Surplus Commodities Corporation
Bitter Root Valley
Montana
Federal
Roy E. Ayers
Welfare Department
Gerald Walsh
Hamilton ‘Ditch
Idle workers receive 409000 in unemployment benefits in state
Barclay Craighead announced that unemployment compensation paid out last week totaled 409000 since July, with 699 checks totaling 7976 sent to 888 unemployed statewide. Records show many workers find jobs before the 15 day benefit period ends, leaving balances for future unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Retirement Board
Barclay Craighead
Commission
Capitol Building Draws Tourists From Around the World
Records show 3200 plus visitors toured Montana's capitol last summer with many more likely unregistered. Tourists came from all 48 states six Canadian provinces and five foreign countries. Each received a booklet highlighting the building's principal points of interest.
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Montana
L. H. Forman
Forman
State purchasing plans turkey and candy buys for state institutions
State Purchasing Agent I 5S Mc Quitty will buy about 850 pounds of turkey this Friday for Thanksgiving tables at the tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen and the school for deaf and blind at Great Falls. He also arranged for 4,000 pounds of candy and nuts at a cost of $300 for use at Christmas time at six state institutions.
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I. 5S
McQuitty
Galen
School For Deaf and Blind
Great Falls
Montana Pension Payouts Set for 12 210 Needy Aged
Public welfare announces monthly benefits for Montana residents. Aged recipients total 12 210 with an average payment of 17.93 dollars, comparing higher than October. Dependent children 5 035 receive 11.67 dollars on average and the blind 158 receive 20.73 dollars.
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Montana
State Public Welfare Department
State gasoline tax revenue rises to last month total
The state five cent per gallon gasoline tax brought in 566 931 53 last month, up 7 665 72 from October last year, per the state board of equalization. September set an all time high with 727 100 96 in collections. Tax proceeds support highway construction and maintenance.
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State Board of Equalization
Notice to Contractors Dillon Storage Shed Montana Project
Montana State Highway Commission invites sealed bids for a Dillon Storage Shed on State Highway property in Beaverhead County. Bids due November 16, 1989 at 9:30 AM in Helena. plan details, bonds, and contractor licensing required. commission may reject all bids and finalize conditions. Lee M. Ford, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellon
State Highway, Commission of Montana
Helena
State Capitol
State Highway Commission
Montana
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Commission
Northwest Bancorporation Affiliation Report Details Control
A holding company affiliate report dated October 2 1989 covers Northwest Bancorporation Minneapolis Minnesota affiliated with First National Bank Dillon Montana. It shows 95 percent control and stock ownership of 199 396 80 dollars with no further disclosed relations. Signed by Robert F MacTavish secretary and comptroller October 7 1939 before Notary O A Buelow.
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North=west Bancorporation
Minneapolis
Minnesota
First National Bank
Dillon
Montana
Federal Reserve District
Northwest
Bancorporation
Robert F. MacTavish
Northwest Bancorporation
Report of Northwest Livestock Loan Company 1939
Report filed under Section 5211 showing Northwest Livestock Loan Company Minneapolis Minnesota affiliated with First National Bank Dillon Montana Charter 3120. Notes include district designation, borrowings from affiliated bank 76285.77 and sworn by secretary Robert F MacTavish on October 80 1939 with commission expiry September 16 1944.
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U. S
Robert F. MacTavish
Northwest Livestock Loan Company
Robert F. Macyavish
O. A. Buelow
O. A. Buelow, Notary Public
Hennepin Co
Minn
State CPA Permit Exams Set for November in Helena
The state board of examiners has scheduled the annual CPA permit examinations for November 16 and 17 in Helena. The American Institute of Accountants in New York City will prepare the questions and grade the papers, with similar setups in 44 other states.
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State Board of Examiners In
Accounaancy
Helena
American Institute of Accountants of
New York City
Institute
Montana Railroads Report Any Fatal Accidents
The state railroad and public service commission directs all Montana railroads to promptly report accidents resulting in death. The order emphasizes immediate disclosure to state authorities and public records.
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The
State Railroad. and Public Service Commission
Montana
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Aibert O. Peterson
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the Sheriff's Office
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Dillon Elk
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Agency
Capitol
Lee M. Ford
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